Greystone is a huge old Japanese chalet refurbished to a chic modern standard in an exciting lower-village-heart location. The house sleeps up to 18 people in 7 bedrooms, making it a great place for large groups or multiple families. Much of the original building’s character has been kept, but refurbished at great expense – dark stained hardwoods and cleverly panelled stone (hence “greystone”) abound making each bathroom and bedroom its own cozy space.

Sleeps: 18 guests (18 max)Size: 490m²Built/refurb: 1980s/2016

Greystone
Overview

The chalet has actually been converted from one of the original old Hirafu Village pensions – that is, large family run bed and breakfast-style lodge. These places generally have a large common dining and lounge room, and communal men’s and ladies’ bathrooms. The chalet conversion has retained these large open spaces, and made three of the bedrooms large ensuite bedrooms.

The two original communal bathrooms with their large onsen-style baths have also been retained and enhanced with Hinoki-wood walls – a fragrant Japanese cypress timber – a beautiful traditional feature. The wood and stone design is a fusion of modern alpine style with Japanese touches. Dark timber wood posts and beams feature throughout, offset by the pale Hinoki wood in the bathrooms.

Grey stone tiling (as the name suggests) is also prominent throughout the house, with Japanese lantern lights providing a warm glow. There is a full kitchen for those who want to prepare meals in-house, large lounge room and media room.

Greystone
Features

COMFORT / CONVENIENCE

Welcome Centre Pick-Up/Dropoff

Garbage Collection every 3 Nights

Major Cleaning every 4 days (stays over 7 nights)

Centralised Heating

Air Conditioning

Village Views

Slippers

Ski Tuning Facilities

Ski Storage

Drying Room

Washing Machine

Separate Dryers

Iron/Ironing Board

Vacuum Cleaner

INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT

Free Wi-Fi

High-End Audio Visual

Separate Media Room

3 Flat Screen TVs

Blu-Ray Player

Apple TV

Cable/Satellite TV

DVD Library

Books

Card Games

KITCHEN / DINING

Dining Table

Breakfast Bar

Oven

IH Cooktop

Microwave

Fridge

Kettle

Toaster

Coffee Machine

Rice Cooker

Electric Mixer

Cutlery + Plates

Cooking Utensils (extensive)

Dishwasher

Wine Fridge

Dishwashing Powder

Dishwashing Detergent

BEDROOMS

Western Bedding

Bunk beds

Ensuites x 3

Kids bedroom

Walk In Wardrobe

Closets

Hangers

BATHROOMS

Rain Shower

4 Bathtubs

Japanese Style Baths

Japanese Washlet Toilet

Towels

Body Soap

Shampoo & Conditioner

Hair Dryer

Shared Bathrooms

Greystone
Rooms

BEDROOM 1

Situated on the second floor, the master bedroom features its own seating area and sofa lounge, separated by a wall finished in light stone tiling. A small writing desk complete the seating space, the inset television unit can be turned to face either the seating area or bed space. An en suite bathroom features two sinks and shower, and a walk-in wardrobe with full-height mirrors will ensure you’re always dressed to impress.

Windows look out over snow-covered Lower Hirafu Village, and vaulted ceilings showcase the original building’s hardwood beams. Sleeps two guests in 1 King Double bed.

2 Guests1 King DoubleEn suite with shower

BEDROOM 2

Situated on the second floor, near the staircase connecting first and second floors. Featuring vaulted ceilings, its own sofa and television and en suite bathroom with rain shower. The original building’s vaulted ceilings are used to bring in daylight with skylights throughout the feature bathroom. Windows look out over Lower Hirafu. Sleeps two guests on 1 King Double.

2 Guests1 King DoubleEn suite with shower

BEDROOM 3

On the second floor and across the hall from a shared bathroom space, the 3rd bedroom features extra storage space – both in a spacious closet and behind the headboard of the bed. Two guests can sleep either on 1 King Double or 2 Singles in this room. A small desk and chair creates a workspace, and windows with wooden blinds look out onto the street and Lower Village.

2 Guests1 King Double or 2 Singles

BEDROOM 4

Next door to a dedicated separate media room on the second floor, this bedroom features storage space and sleeps two guests in either 1 double or 2 single beds. An expansive shared bathroom is two doors down the hall.

2 Guests1 Double or 2 Singles

BEDROOM 5

Great for the kids, this bunk bedroom features 3 bunk beds with room for 6 guests. There is a drawer for some storage space, but luggage may have to be stored elsewhere – not a problem with all the extra rooms and generous shared spaces in Greystone.

A separate media room with flat-screen TV, DVD player and a selection of children’s DVDs means the children can enjoy their own programming upstairs while the adults entertain downstairs. Windows look out onto Lower Hirafu village.

6 Guests3 Bunk Beds (sleep 6)

BEDROOM 6

Towards the back of the house on the first floor, behind laundry and living space, the 6th bedroom is great for those wanting a little extra privacy and a separate space to relax away from the other guests. Located opposite an isolated bath and shower, with feature hinoki wood walls and Greystone’s signature stone finishes. Ample bathroom facilities upstairs mean this bathroom is virtually yours.

At the entry is a separate nook living space with sofa, bookshelves and its own flat-screen TV. Windows look out over Lower Hirafu village. An open hall leads to the bedroom itself, with tall windows and village views and a double bed to sleep 2 guests.

2 Guests1 Double Bed

BEDROOM 7

When this house was a pension, the owners used to live in this secluded bedroom – accessed from a staircase in the kitchen, located on the basement/ground floor and away from the other guests.

This bedroom sleeps 2 and offers the option of 1 Double bed or 2 Singles according to needs. An en suite toilet and shower unit allow for secluded living, and windows look out over the road and Lower Hirafu Village.

2 Guests1 Double or 2 SinglesEn suite with shower

Greystone
Location

SETTING / ATMOSPHERE

Greystone is in a really great location amidst the low-rise accommodation precinct of the lower village. This is a little quieter than the upper village and bordered by pristine snowbound forest, giving it a beautiful, natural Hokkaido mountain village feel.

LIFTS / TRANSPORT

It’s about a 10-15 minute walk up to the lifts from here, or maybe a little longer in ski boots or with kids – in fact it might be a tough walk unless you’re a really tough kinda guy or gal! Luckily management offers a dedicated car and driver service every morning, 8-11.30 AM. They’ll get half your group to the lifts and the other half to town for some shopping. On your way back, catch the free shuttle bus which stops right across the road. The shuttle runs until 8.30 PM during night skiing so you can get to the heart of Hirafu after hours, too.

RESTAURANTS / BARS

One of the best features of Greystone is its location right next door to the Yukoro Onsen, Lower Hirafu Village’s only hot spring baths, and within five minute’s walk of a dozen of the most popular local restaurants and bars. We’re talking Izakayas Rin and Ebisutei, as well as the Fridge Door Bar and more. Haven’s new on-site cafe brings some coffee options for the Lower Village too – less than 10 minutes’ walk away.

Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please contact us before booking.

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2 reviews for GREYSTONE

Rated 5 out of 5

Sara –2nd June 2019

A really cool lodge that was renovated to be a super cool chalet with plenty of room to sleep an entourage. Location wise it’s perfect for walking to the free shuttle or up to restaurants and shops in the local Hirafu Village. Highly recommend the chalet for the perfect family getaway.

Rated 5 out of 5

Pamela –23rd January 2018

15 members of our family spent 2 memorable weeks at Greystone, not one of us could fault
The property, the property management, the
Wonderful drivers who went out of their way to
Make sure we were happy, the whole experience
Has given 7 grandchildren memories for a lifetime.
I think I can safely speak for us all, it was a
brilliant holiday, one we would like to repeat.
5 star rating is deserved.